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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16
ARENSDORF. THE ALLEGED
MURDERER OF REV. DIR.
PADDOCK, ACQUITTED.

The long protracted trial to convict
Arensdorf, the alleged murderer of
DR.. Haddock at Sioux City, Iowa, has
terminated in the acquittal Of the &C.
cused murderer. to the great surprise,
it is said, of the better classes of peo-
pie in that city. This probably ends
all further effort to bring to trial the
real murderer, for the verdict of the
jury must be accepted that Arensdorf
is not the man. The number Of unre-
liable and truthless men in Sioux City
is little remarkable; the murder was
committed on public street, where
people were on the move in all direc-
tions. Witnesses swore they saw the
shooting of Haddock, and identified
the man who comm tilted the act
Other witnesses swore the alleged as
sassin was seen in various parts of the
city at about the time the shooting
took place. There must have been
some egregious lying. if all the testi-
mony went for nothing with the jury.
When the verdict of not guilty was
rendered the report says crowds of a
particular class rushed forward to con-
graduate the freed man.
Arensdorf was one of the stock
holders of the large brewery which
continued its business after the
Supreme Court of the State declared
the prohibitory law under which it
was closed constitutional. After the
case had been appealed from the State
to the United States Court by the
brewers, and the constitutionality of
the law affirmed by the court of last re.
sort, ii is stated that Arensdorf and a
few others of the stockholders proposed
to go on with the brewing business,
without regard to the State and United
States Courts. Although he was not
found guilty by a jury OF the charge of
murder, his reputation, according to
the statements given, does not show
him a respecter of the law.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16
THE FUTURE OF PROHIBITION.

THE FUTURE OF PROHIBITION.
A meeting of Republican Senators
was held in Washington last week to
meet the president Of the Anti-saloon
Association of the United States. to
confer with him with reference to the
policy of adopting the prohibition
amendment in the Republican plat.
form. The report of proceedings con.
tinues as follows:
Among the gentlemen present
were Senators Frye, Blair. Dawes.
Plat, Hawley, Chase, Wilson, of Iowa,
and Stockbridge. The conference was
purely informal and intended to be
secret. No conclusions were reached,
but there was a discussion of the poll
tical situation and the relation of the
Republican party to the prohibition
movement. The opinion of most of
the senators seemed to be that the
time was approaching, although it may
not have already arrived, when the Re
publican party would be compelled to
assume the leadership in the prohibi.
ton movement and adopt that issue,
ALI the gentlemen present were in
favor of making it a Republican issue
in state campaigns, but were not ready
to recommend its adoption as ma.
tional issue at present"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16
CHEAPER TOBACCO OR SUGAR,
WHICH.

1t is noticeable that members Of
Congress are looking after the tobacco
interest by announcing themselves in
favor of removing the burden of taxa.
ton on that weed, and leaving whisky
to carry its present load of tax, with
out offering to lessen it. We have no
sympathy with whisky and care not
how heavily taxes are piled on it. To-
bacco has been called the s"poor mans
luxury" whisky, with equal propriety.
is entitled to the same name, for it is
one of the cheapest intoxicating bever-
ages. 1t would be refreshing if these
members of Congress who are so anxi-
Gus to take care of tobacco would
speak word now and then in behalf
of sugar, an article of home necessity
finding its way into every household
in the United States-rich and poor.
Sugar is. production in universal
favor; every family regards it indis-
peDsable; every one wants it. It
seems there is fear of giving offence
to the Democratic sugar growers of
the South, why SO few members of
Congress have as yet taken stand for
the abolition Of the sugar tax, know
ing, as they do. that it would benefit
Observation-Disclosures of the population
of this country? The chief sugar in
terest is in Louisiana, where the mo-
nopoly has been enjoyed by the few for
fifty years, but still incapable of sup
plying only fraction of the people of
the whole country, nor will it ever be.
1t might be inferred from the action
of some Congressman, they believe the
people anxious about tobacco, but in
different to cheaper sugar.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16
HARBORS AND RIVERS.

The recommendation Of the engin-
GERS for harbor and river improve
ments for the ensuing year assigns
Kenosha harbor $4,000, and Racine
100000. From this it would appear
that Racine harbor requires six times
as much money to put it in condition
as is needed for Kenosha harbor. Ke-
nosha may be congratulated on having
q harbor so nearly complete in the
judgement of the government engin
GERS. These recommendation are only
estimates and have an ordeal yet to
pass.
Fox River improvements come in
regularly every year for a recon-
mendation of 100000. Some engineers
say Fox River will never be improved
permanently until the channel is wall
ed in on both sides. 1t is a wayward
stream full of sand, and it is said it
sometimes happens that where the
channel is seen at shutdown it is else
where the next morning.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16
SALEM.

About five weeks ago Literary Socie-
ty was formed in this village and has
proved to be success. To w. H.
Browne the people of this community
owe vote of thanks for his persever-
ance in this matter. Without his per-
sistent efforts, the society would not
have been organized. The meetings are
held every Thursday evening in the
basement of the Congregational church.
The attendance has gradually increased
in number, until last Thursday evening,
fully one half in the room were obliged
to stand. This, however, will not occur
again, as the members have arranged
matters in the way of seating to accom-
modate all. The officers of this society
are: President, w. H. Browne; Vice
President, J. M. Orvis; Secretary, Mrs.
Gertie Blanchard; Treasurer, A. J.
Booth.
The first on the programme last week
was song entitled, "The Three Fish
ers," by Miss Sara Browne, and rendered
in her usual good style. The next was
a defamation, "What I Know" by
Miss Gertrude Booth. Geo. Blanchard
then gave an interesting description of
the Ice Carnival in st. Paul. Mrs. Dora
Struck read poem, called Pluck and
Prayer" 4
Then came short recess, after which
the questions from the "Query Box"
were read and answered. The last was
a debate on the following question:
ResoIcd, "That the spendthrifts of Ke-
nosha county are a benefit to said coun-
ty in general and particular. Judging
from the marked attention of the audi
ence. the debate was very interesting.
The affirmative was supported by Dr.
Ray Thayer and Mrs. Blanchard; Mega
tive, W. H. Browne and c. B. Browne,
A decision was rendered in favor of the
affirmative.
Among the audience were three newly
married couple; also Mr.. Cass, of the
Courier.
Considering that the roads were
muddy and the night dark, the Salem
Literary Society may we'll feel fattered
at the size of the audience. T.
Invitations are out for dance to be
given by the Salem Cornet Band in
Stevens Hall, Dec. 80.
The meat market has been purchased
by J. M. Orvis, with the intention Of sup
plying the demaud for fresh meat.
REPORTER.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

Another early settler died at Green
Bay last Saturday-Judge Morgan J.
Martin. He settled in Green Bay in
1927, 60 years ago. We first became
acquainted with Judge Martin in the
Territorial Council at Madison in 1s43.
The Council during territorial times,
answering to the Senate, consisted of
thirteen members. OF these thirteen
members 4S years ago five are still liv-
ing, all of whom are over 80 years old.
Judge Martin served as member of
the Council seven sessions. He was
President of the Wisconsin Constitu-
tional Convention in 1S43; was also
representative in Congress one term,
and during all the later periods of his
life has held many important offices.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

blatant rebel now called to the highest
judicial tribunal in this country, whose
business would be todecide in the con-
structing of the laws for the safety of
this great Republic. Was it because
Mr.. Cleveland could find no man with
a loyal record, or was it because he
wished to conciliate the still lingering
rebel element in the South?
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

1t is submitted to the candid friends
of President Cleveland whether they
believe it was proper for him to APP
point man to fill the vacant office of
Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States, such as Lamar?--a
man whose most conspicuous events of
his life was to destroy the Union of
these states; all of which is a matter
of record, and which no one dares to
deny. This appointment by the Presi-
dent is unlike all others; it is for life.
and cannot be revoked by the Presi-
dent himself when confirmed by the
Senate. Other Presidential appoint
ments are for limited periods, or sub
ject to revocation. Here, then, is
man whose history has been that of
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

II, Resolved, That woman should have
the unqualified right to vote in the
United States" will be handled by Dial.
ton, Dalrymple, Welton and Tabor on the
Affirmative, and Bowel, Kirwin, Burk
and Coon on the negative. F. Thomp-
son viii read selection. Music will be
furnished by the ladies of Wilmot.
The pupils of our school have done
their part in our work.
We have made a wise choice in re.
gard to our secretary. Maggie Sears,
who has ably done her part.
j. B. SIensen was elected Treasurer !;
J. Kirwin, Editor; Maggie Sears, Edi-
toress, and ]. Dalton, Critic,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

Herr Most, the publisher of an in.
cendiary paper in New York, of the
smost reasonable kind, was arrested,
convicted and sentenced to one years
Imprisonment Herr Most is of course
influential with large class of voters
of his stripe. He has been released on
bail for new trial. If he could have
been sent to Botany Bay, the country
would have had a good radiance.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

Mr.. Leonard Lee, an old resident of
this county and city, after an absence
of some ten months, spent chiefly in
Omaha, Nebraska, returned home here
for brief stay last week. He return
ed to Omaha on Wednesday last, where
he has business engagement. A series
of interesting letters, which appeared
in the TELEGRAPH in months past,
have doubtless been recognized as
from Mr.. Lee.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16
WILMOT.

The people of Wilmot and vicinity
have formed literary society. The
question, Resolved, THAT the annexa,
ton of Canada to the United States
would be beneficial to the United
States and Canada" was ably handled
by D:lrymple and Burk on the affirma-
tive, and Kirwin, Dalton and Bowel on
the negative. A motion was passed
giving Dalrymple all the time he wanted
to close, as D. Vincent would not speak
on the affirmative.
The question for Wednesday, Dec.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

The city of Chicago is in exstacies
over the triumph of securing the hold
ing of the National Republican Con-
vention in that city in June next.
Probably in the matter of accommoda
tions for that body, Chicago is superior
to any of the other cities which put in
a claim for the convention. The new
auditorium building now in progress
of construction will be in readiness,
and will accommodate, it is said, 10,-
900 people, which is larger number
than can be convened in any other
building in the United States.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

A bill will be introduced in the o..
s. Senate for a prohibitory law in the
District of Columbia. 1t will be OPP
posed, it is said, by some of the Repnb-
lican Senator's, but the names of nine
Democratic Senators are given who
will vote for it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

Mr.. Blaine, who has heretofore de-
clined not to be considered candidate
for the Presidency. it is now stated on
apparently good authority, since the
nomination of Cleveland, has concluded
to accept the nomination, if offered
him.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

The ladies of the lively village of
Delevan, Walworth county, have re.
solved not to be behind the cities for a
place of popular entertainment. They
have accordingly undertaken the build
ing of an Opera House to cost $4,000,
and are receiving subscriptions of
stock at $40 per share. They have en-
couragement for help from some Of
the wealthy citizens Of the village.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

Rev. G. A. Berry. of Wolverhamp-
ton, England, declines the cgll. to Ply
mouth church, Brooklyn, NJ Y. form
erly Beecher's), Rev. Mr.. Berry speaks
of Plymouth church associated with a
name of undying luster. Among the
reasons for declining the call is the
growing need in England of a broad
evangelical pulpit which would make
religion creditable and effective in
solving pressing problems.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

for holding the next national conven-
ton is June 10. 1883.
The national committee, Repub-
liean members of both Houses of Con-
gress, and many leading men OF the
party row in Washington appear TO be
in the best of spirits as TO the future
of the party. The party will plant it
self on the platform of home protection
and enterprise.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

A FEW FACTs:--
The Sentinel has one Of the best Commercial
Pages IN the country.
The Sentinel gives more Wisconsin news than
any other paper circulating in the State, and
has greater number Of Wisconsin c0rrespon-
dents. Its editorials and specials upon Wiscon.
sin matters often are worth many times the
price of subscription.
The Sentinel has on its force and among its
contributors some of the best talent In the pro-
fessiOn. and its opinions are widely quoted
everywhere on account Of their well-known
reputation for accuracy. This is
THE THIRD YEAR
The Sentinel will be the medium through which
the proceedings Of the
FARMERS INSTITUTES
Will be presented to the public which is suf
ficient reason why every farmer in the State
should take THE WEEKLY SENTINEL.
The Weekly Sentinel has its Household,
Farming, Story Telling, Poetical and Numerous
Departments. and is u every way the best
equipped paper to meet he wants of those VINO
desire a GENERAL NEWS PAPER, in addition
to the home weekly with its local news
And il only costs
ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR.
Address
EkaGg sRNZz&EL CO.,
MRwaukee, Wis.,,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

The army of the United States con.
tains 2,102 officers and 1886 men. Ii
cost from $35, 000, 900 to $40,0C0,O00 an
nually.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

Coal beds are being found in Mexico
LOCO feet above the sea.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-12-16

Providence, R. L, has just turned out
= solid 5000 pound casting.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-09-22
ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES.

FnTY-EIGHT co ored men of var Gus
ages were arraigned at the Jefferson Mar
ket court in New York, on the 18th, for
gambling. They were all arrested at the
Criterion and Caterers Club-rooms. Jus
ice German scharged them, saying that
they had as much right to gamble in their
| own club-rooms as the members OF the
Union League or Manhattan Clubs had in
| their I, oms.
TIE conductors and driv ers in the en-
ploy of the Vest Division Railway Com
pany, Chicago, at an all-night meeting,
decided unanimously that unless their
demands were granted by Wednesday
evening a strike would begin Thursday,
the Nd.
THE President and party, consisting Of
himself and Mrs. Cleveland, Secretary
Bayard Col. and Mrs. Lamont, arrived in
| Washington from Philadelphia on the
morning of the 18th. They regarded the
celebration as a complete success and a
great demonstration, and have nothing
but praise for their reception while in the
Q laker City.
MONROE JOHNSON, the murderer of Mrs.
Jack Foster at Leedes, forty miles from
Blrmlng nam, Ala, 1eW week since, ana
who was caught in Atlanta, was taken
to Leedes on the 18th. Upon his arrival
he was promptly taken charge Of by a
mob waiting ut the depot and hanged to a
tree. He begged for mercy and pro:este d
his innocence, but was hung up. The mob
was very quiet and orderly and after the
hanging soon dispersed.
NATURAL gas was struck in the salt well
| at Ellsworth, Kas., on the morning of the
18th, at depth of ll00 feet. 1t is growing
stronger as the drill goes down. The gas
was struck 800 feet below the salt. The
blaze is now eight feet high.
In a letter to a friend in Washington,
Gen. Slo .um has the following to say with
reference to the coming Grand Army OF
the Republic meeting in St. Louis, and its
selection Of new commander-in-c chief: ::
~ have reluctantly given up the idea of
going to st. Louis. l wish the encamp-
ment to he entirely free in its action, and
shrink from being placel in the position
| Of a candidate struggling for the position" "
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-09-22

WHILE returning from a funeral al
Mitchellstown, Ireland, on the l4th, mob
completely wrecked the house OF several
obnoxious tenants in Galballey, who were
compelled to flee for their lives.
THE Illinois Supreme Court, on the l4th,
affirmed the judgment OF the Chicago Su-
perior Court in the case OF the Anarchists
condemned to death, and set the execution
tor November II. The opinion OF the court
was unanimous and created much excite
ment in Chicago and other cities where
Anarchists have a following. 1t was
thought that an appeal would be taken tc
the United States Supreme Court
Two ferry boats collided in front of To
ronto, Ont, the other night, but though
both were crowded no one was hurt. -Four
men jumped overheard but were rescued.
TWENTY THREE persons convicted OF
crimes in the Indian Territory, have been
sent to the Little Rock (Ark) penitentiary
by the United States District Court at Fort
Smith.
THE stage running between Lockhart and
Luling, Tex, was robbed recently by
masked men, the passengers and driver
being forced to give up their valuaoles.
The mails were not touched.
NECESSARY instructions have been issued
feet Secretary Lamars recent order re-
storing TO settlement the indemnity lands
Of the Northern Pacific Railroad Company
1t is estimated that nearly 5000 900 acres
are involved.
CHICAGO coal shippers, without giving q
moments notice or the least intimation ol
their intention in the matter, have raised
the price OF coal 80 and IS cents ton on the
ret alters.
IRA L. GREEN, former resident OF Rush,
N. Y, recently murdered his wife and two
children at Sarasota, Fla, and was after
ward shot while resisting the officers.
A GREAT trotting race between Cling
stone and Patron took place at Cleveland,
O., on the 18th. The race was won by
Clingstone. Two of the heats were run in
2:l7 and one in 2:l9
IRISH landlords at Dublin the other day
adopted resolutions denying that the rents
prevailing in Ireland were excessive or
that general and reasonable abatements
had been refused during the times of dis
tress Rents had not been increased in
Ireland since 1S40
FIRE in Lake Crystal, Mimi, the other
night destroyed eight stores and offices,
causing $46, l25 damage.
THEWestern Paint Manufacturing Com
pany of Cincinnati, o., has made an as
signment with 5o,OO0 assets and sS7, ,5OC
liabilities.
A CIRCULAR indorsed by the president OF
the executive board Of the Miners and La
borers' Amalgsmated Association has been
issued, recommending that work be sus
pended in the coke region at all places
where the scale has not been signed, and
that the suspension continue until the scale
adopted by the II. c. Frick Company shall
have been signed.
The firm of Thomas ]. Pope & Bro,
dealers in metals, New York, has made an
assignment. The firm was among the
largest in the trade. The liabilities are es-
timated at from 1900 900 to $500, 600
TIE strike Of the furniture men of Bos-
ton has been declared OF pending arpitra-
ticn,
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-09-22
THE SECOND DAY.
Nearly Thirty Thousand In the Parade nj
Philadelphia During the Second Days
Centennial Festivities.

Nearly Thirty Thousand In the Parade at
Philadelphia During the Second Days
Centennial Festivities.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 1.-THE second
day Of the Constitution Centennial
opened bright and clear. and by daybreak
people were astr and clothed in holiday
raiment. The sounds Of fife and drum
early told that preparations were being
made for the grand street demonstration
Of the Nations protectors. Nearly 10000
uniformed soldiers passed in review before
the Chief Magistrate and the high officers
of this and other Governments before noon,
and at their head rode General Phil II.
Sheridan. There were at least half a mil
lion strangers within the city's gates
and even with this vast throng, IN ad-
dition TO the million of inhabitants, the
page Of history made yesterday passed
away without a blot. Not a single acci.
dent Of a serious nature marred the occa-
sion and every body was good natured and
forbearIng.
Broad street from end TO end presented
sight never TO be forgotten. The raiment
OF the ladies and children lent pretty ef
feet TO the picture, and with the sky, the
wide street and the handsome uniforms of
the military and police 1t was an inspiring
scene. The stands were filled to overflow
ing
On the reviewing stand, in addition TO
the Presidential party, there was con-
gregation of distinguished visitors. Among
them were: Governors BIggs, of Delaware; {;
Green, of New Jersey; Sawyer, Of New
Hampshire; Larrabee, Of Iowa; Hughes,
of Arkansas; Gordon Of Georgia; Buck
ner, OF Kentucky; Thayer, Of Nebraska;
Scales, of North Carolina; Wilson, Of West
Of aryrln pf
New York; Lounsberry, of Connecticut,
and Beaver, OF Pennsylvania, and Senator
ingalls,, of kansas
At IL 10 General Phil Sheridan, mounted
on handsome sorrei horse, came up the
street at the head Of a vast cavalcade pre-
ceded by a squad Of mounted reserves. As
be passed the reviewing stand the Presi-
dent arose and tipped his silk hat. 1t was
then one continuous round OF huZzas. Be
hind General Sheridan came the city troop
OF cavalry, and as they passed the grand
stand each of the companies went through
the drilling evolutions. Then came hand
somely uniformed band of the State militia
playing patriotic airs. Next TO them were
the dismounteI United States light artil-
lery and directly after them came the
mounted heavy artillery, with their pol
ished carriages and shining cannon.
To give an idea Of the proportions Of the
parade. it may be SAID that the following is
about the number OF men participating, as
near as could be judged from the stand as
they ra3sed by: United States troops 500;
Delaware, one full regiment; PennsylTania,
three brigades, about 5000 men; New Jer-
ser, 1900; Georgia, 81; ConneGicut, 100 {;
Massachusetts, 1920; Maryland, LOO;
South Caro- ina, 150: New Hampshire, l5S {;
Virginia, 800; New York, 5000; North Caro-
lima, 50; Rhode Island, 2U; ONO, one full
regiments; Maine, 400; West Virginia, POO {;
Iowa, 80; b strict of Columbia, 500; q. a.
R., 700; making with their bands and
others near4y $1,000.